Project
Baikal Theatre and Cultural Center 

Category 
Best Project of a Public Building or Facility

About the project (provided by the applicant)
The Baikal Theatre and Cultural Center is being constructed in the heart of Ulan-Ude on the banks of the Selenga River through a public-private partnership. The project is set to be completed by 2026. The establishment of this new theater center will help unlock the significant cultural potential of the Republic of Buryatia, preserve both tangible and intangible cultural heritage, and provide opportunities for creative leisure and artistic education for visitors.

The theater is one of the cultural brands of the Republic of Buryatia and has been recognized as the best national theater in Russia by the Zvezda Teatrala International Theatre Award. The current project plan includes a theater and concert hall with a capacity of 1,000 seats, featuring an amphitheater and a balcony. The venue will also have a stage equipped to host theatrical performances, show programs, musical and ballet productions, along with all necessary technological spaces and equipment.

Location
Intersection of Sovetskaya, Svobody, Kalandarishvili streets and the Selenga River embankment, Ulan-Ude, Republic of Buryatia,  Russia

Project design year
2023

Project website
Theatre https://theatre-baikal.ru  

UK «Infratech Concessions» https://concessii.ru/2023/12/08/v-buryatii-startovali-raboty-po-stroitelstvu-teatralno-kulturnogo-czentra-bajkal/  

Extra visual materials
https://bgtrk.ru/news/society/243037/   

https://concessii.ru/2024/01/12/prezidentu-rf-vladimiru-putinu-rasskazali-o-klyuchevyh-proektah-na-dalnem-vostoke/   

https://concessii.ru/2023/12/08/v-buryatii-startovali-raboty-po-stroitelstvu-teatralno-kulturnogo-czentra-bajkal/   

https://concessii.ru/2024/12/09/v-buryatii-startoval-novyj-etap-socziokulturnogo-proekta-realizuemogo-veb-rf/  

Applicant
UK «Infratech Concessions»  

AO UK «Infratech Concessions» is an infrastructure holding company within the Rostec Corporation. It serves as a unified center of expertise for implementing investment projects through public-private partnership mechanisms. The company manages the full cycle of investment project implementation, with a focus on socially significant projects in various regions. 

Authors of the project
LLC «DVPI»  

LLC «MARKS ENGINEERING» 

Visualization
UK «Infratech Concessions» 

Customer
UK «Infratech Concessions»  

Other participants
LLC «DVPI» – Since 2010, a team of over 130 passionate professionals has been shaping the future of modern cities. The company develops innovative architectural projects, ranging from residential complexes to industrial facilities, integrating cutting-edge technologies with a creative approach.  

MARKS GROUP – A key company in the field of general design, overseeing projects from concept development to construction supervision and commissioning. Since 2005, the firm has continuously worked on designing unique buildings, including residential and public spaces, industrial enterprises, and transport infrastructure. 

Status of the project
Under construction

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